Strong's Lexicon rayon: Thought, idea, concept Original Word: רַעְיוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root רָעָה (ra'ah), which means "to see" or "to think." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 1761: ἐνθύμησις (enthymēsis) - meaning "thought" or "reflection." - Strong's Greek 3540: νοῦς (nous) - meaning "mind" or "intellect." Usage: The Hebrew word "רַעְיוֹן" (rayon) primarily refers to thoughts or ideas. It is used to describe the inner workings of the mind, encompassing both conscious and subconscious musings. In the biblical context, it often conveys the notion of contemplation or reflection, sometimes with an emphasis on the moral or spiritual quality of those thoughts. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the heart (לֵב, lev) was considered the seat of thought and emotion, much like the modern understanding of the mind. The concept of "rayon" would have been closely associated with the heart's meditations and intentions. The Israelites placed significant importance on the purity and righteousness of one's thoughts, as these were seen as precursors to actions and behaviors. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as rea Definition longing, striving NASB Translation striving (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs רַעְיוֺן noun [masculine] id.; — construct, רַעְיוֺן רוּחַ Ecclesiastes 1:17, רוּחַ ׳הֶבֶל וְר Ecclesiastes 4:16 (compare foregoing), לִבּוֺ ׳בְּכָלעֲֿמָלוֺ וּבְר Ecclesiastes 2:22. רֹעָה see II. רעע. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance vexation From ra'ah in the sense of r'uwth; desire -- vexation. see HEBREW ra'ah see HEBREW r'uwth Forms and Transliterations וְרַעְי֥וֹן וּבְרַעְי֖וֹן וברעיון ורעיון רַעְי֥וֹן רעיון ra‘·yō·wn ra‘yōwn raYon ū·ḇə·ra‘·yō·wn ūḇəra‘yōwn uveraYon veraYon wə·ra‘·yō·wn wəra‘yōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ecclesiastes 1:17 HEB: זֶ֥ה ה֖וּא רַעְי֥וֹן רֽוּחַ׃ NAS: that this also is striving after wind. KJV: that this also is vexation of spirit. INT: this he is striving wind Ecclesiastes 2:22 Ecclesiastes 4:16 3 Occurrences |
|
